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RJ04 VRC

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,418 mi
Last recorded178,418 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 VRC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 178,418 miles

Offside Door mirror backing is missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 152,535 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 152,535 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 137,100 miles

Central brake lamp not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 137,100 miles

Central brake lamp not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 127,277 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre stop light inop

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 May 2016 127,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

centre stop light inop

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 May 2015 119,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2014 110,336 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2014 110,336 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 104,974 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2013 104,974 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 101,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 98,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,458 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,680 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 65,179 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,149 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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RJ04 VRC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ04 VRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ04 VRC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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